Would anyone be so kind as to inform of suitables websites / information sources as to where present and future company dividend information can be found - payment dates of interim and final dividends for UK companies. It would help trading if we knew in advance ex dividend dates, immediately after which share price often falls.
Also it could be useful to know a dividend date of a traded stock so, if considering disposing of a stock, it may be worthwhile holding on to collect the dividend prior to disposal (providing the price doesn't fall in the meantime of course).
Also how long is it necessary to hold a stock in order to collect the dividend payment? Would it be possible, for example, to only hold it for a day before collecting the dividend payment or is it usually necessary to hold the stock for a longer period in order to become eligible for dividends?
Finally, if a stockbroker collects the dividend on my behalf, how long does it normally take from the dividend date for the money to be paid into and credited to my account? Any advice on this subject would be appreciated.

With regard to information about share's Dividened, dates, and ex-dates. Try this site, it is free. does not need registration and is regularly updated.It is not as exhaustive as the site recommended by 'little womon' and does not need 'excel'.http://www.investorease.com
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